Wild Wing slated to open in south Asheville this winter

Water-side view of the building where Wild Wing will open in south Asheville

Asheville’s second Wild Wing Cafe will open on Long Shoals Road this winter, likely in January.

It will be the third Wild Wing franchise for Asheville native David McFarland, who also owns the 161 Biltmore Ave. location.

Even if you aren’t a fan of chain restaurant wings, you might be interested in the restaurant’s outdoor seating area, especially if you live in south Asheville.

Wild Wing is going into the building formerly occupied by the Boathouse Restaurant on Lake Julian. That space has been vacant since 2008. It’s a sizable spot, with room for more than 200 diners. But a lot of attention is being paid to the building’s 2,000 square foot patio, which boasts something rare in Asheville: waterfront dining.

In fact, I can think of only one other place where you can sip a beer and stare at the water, and that’s Creekside Taphouse in Haw Creek. And while the creek is lovely, it’s not exactly a lake. Edited: And the Bywater, of course.

That lakeside seating will offer room for up to 50 people, plus an outdoor bar and space for live entertainment.